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Mr Thomas Hester

BSc(Hons) MBBS MRCS MSc FRCS(Tr&Orth)

Orthopaedic Surgeon

20 years of experience

London, W1G 6BW

(+5 more)

59 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Professor Nima Heidari, Professor Ali Noorani and 7 other professionals

4.94

/5

(36 reviews)

20 years of experience

London, W1G 6BW

(+5 more)

59 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Professor Nima Heidari, Professor Ali Noorani and 7 other professionals

Areas of expertise

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Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Foot and Ankle Surgery
13
4
Bunion Correction Surgery (Bunionectomy)
9
2
Ankle Sprain (Ligament Injury)
7

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About Mr Thomas Hester

Mr Thomas Hester is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon with extensive expertise in treating and managing foot and ankle conditions, including ankle fractures, ligament injuries, cartilage damage, heel pain, and sports injuries. He holds private appointments at London Bridge Hospital and Harley Street Specialist Hospitals.

He gained his medical degree from the University of London, followed by his master's degree from the University of Brighton. He then completed orthopaedic training in South East London and obtained a fellowship with the British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, where he gained expertise and experience in complex foot and ankle injuries. He has also completed fellowships in Toronto, Calgary, and Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals in London.

He then became a consultant at Kings College Hospital and has since been actively involved in the medical teaching of undergraduate medical students.

In addition to his clinical work, Mr Hester is involved in research and has published his work in a number of medical journals. He has also developed an app called "Surgical Instruments," as well as an online training programme. Additionally, he was a member of the Broken Earth Medical Mission surgical team in Guatemala, a non-profit organisation that provides international medical help.


Subspecialties

  • Trauma Surgery
  • Foot & Ankle Surgery

Areas of expertise

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Reviews
(59)
Skill Endorsements
(29)

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Foot and Ankle Surgery
13
4
Bunion Correction Surgery (Bunionectomy)
9
2
Ankle Sprain (Ligament Injury)
7
Fracture (Broken Bone)
6
Ankle Joint Fusion
1
4
Sports Injuries
3
Minimally Invasive Foot & Ankle Surgery
3
Steroid Injection
3
Bunionette Deformity Correction
1
1
Foot Pain
1
1
Foot Fractures
2
Bunions (Hallux Valgus)
1
1
Bone Spurs
2
Diabetic Foot
2
Foot Drop
2
Soft Tissue
1
Tendon Injuries
1
Gait Abnormalities
1
Football Injury
1
Cartilage Injury
1
Joint Injury
1
Root Planning
1
Tendon Repair
1
Flatfoot Correction
1
Toe Fractures
1
Foot Sprains
1
Arthritis (Foot)
1
Ankle Fractures
1
Neuromas
1
Anterior Ankle Impingement Syndrome
1
Morton's Neuroma
1
Achilles Tendon Reconstruction
1
Ankle Ligament Reconstruction
1
Foreign Body Removal
1
Peroneal Tendinopathy
Mallet Toes
Hammer Toes
Hallux Limitus or Hallux Rigidus
Diabetic Ulcers
Claw Toes
Arthritis (Ankle)
Fracture Fixation Surgery
Intramedullary Nailing
Turf Toe (Toe Sprain)
Tibia Fractures
Arthroscopy
Chondral Grafting
Tibial Nerve Injury
Joint Pain
Orthobiologics
Flat Feet
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Treatment
Tendinopathy (Tendonitis)
Video Consultation
Revision Surgery
Osteotomy
Joint Injection
Stress Fractures
Ankle Arthroscopy
Osteomyelitis (Lower Limb)
Big Toe Fusion Surgery
Bursitis
Cartiva Implant (Big Toe Joint Replacement)
Plantar Fasciitis
Achilles Tendon Problems
Diabetic Foot Care
Corns
Gait Analysis
Heel Bumps
Mallet Toe Correction
Plantar Fascia Release Surgery
Claw Toe Correction
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Ankle Tendonitis
Cheilectomy
Excision of Mortons Neuromas
Hammertoe Correction
Osteoarthritis
Partial Nail Removal
Fragility (Osteoporotic) Fractures
Ankle Replacement
Musculoskeletal Examination

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 6147782


Education

University of London

Medicine

Graduated 2006


Qualifications

Education & Memberships

BSc(Hons)

MBBS

MRCS

MSc

FRCS(Tr&Orth)


Publications

+6

Read publications and papers written by this specialist.

05 / 06 / 2023

To plate, or not to plate? A systematic review of functional outcomes and complications of plate fixation in patellar fractures

Published in European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology

02 / 01 / 2023

Combined Charcot hindfoot and midfoot reconstruction using internal fixation method—surgical technique and single surgeon series

Published in Annals of Joint

08 / 08 / 2022

Etiology, Epidemiology, and Outcomes of Managing Charcot Arthropathy

Published in Foot and Ankle Clinics

07 / 02 / 2022

Visualising the Future of Orthopaedic Surgery: A Novel Application of Wireless Smart Glasses to Visualise Intraoperative Imaging

Published in Cureus


Languages spoken

  • English

Insurers

  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • The PHC
  • National Friendly
  • General and Medical
  • Simply Health (Dental)
  • Saga Health Insurance
  • The Exeter
  • Bupa
  • Cigna
  • Aetna
  • Benenden Health
  • Bupa Global
  • Freedom Health Insurance
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • WPA
  • Healix Health Services
  • AXA Health
  • Vitality
  • Aviva Health

Fees

  • New appointment

    £290
  • Follow-up appointment

    £250
*May vary on location

Locations

The London Clinic

20 Devonshire Place, London, United Kingdom, W1G 6BW

4.89(2,318 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
14:00 - 19:30
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
08:30 - 12:30
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Paid Parking
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Opening hours

Monday
14:00 - 19:30
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
08:30 - 12:30
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Paid Parking
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HCA UK at The Shard

St Thomas Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9BS

0.00(0 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
17:00 - 20:00
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Paid Parking
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Cromwell Hospital

164-178 Cromwell Rd, London, United Kingdom, SW5 0TU

4.87(1,940 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
14:00 - 20:00
Thursday
13:15 - 16:15
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Paid Parking
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HCA Healthcare UK London Bridge Hospital

27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR

4.83(5,362 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
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OS Clinic

OS Clinic, 45 Queen Anne St, London, United Kingdom, W1G 9JF

4.95(196 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Basinghall Bupa Health Centre

4 Basinghall Street, London, United Kingdom, EC2V 5BQ

0.00(0 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Foot and Ankle Surgery
13
4
Bunion Correction Surgery (Bunionectomy)
9
2
Ankle Sprain (Ligament Injury)
7

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Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Mr Thomas Hester interacts with patients in a professional manner, giving clear explanations. He treats many foot and ankle conditions, including Achilles tendon repair, Morton Neuroma, fracture management, and bunion correction. Patients report excellent surgical outcomes, gaining restored movement and freedom from pain, and recommend Mr Hester for his care and skill.

5
verified patient
12 Jul 2026

My foot / ankle operation has literally transformed my life. It has only be 10 months since the major surgery and every week i notice a small improvement. I keep building on this- week on week. I tell everyone how thrilled i am. I was warned of the risks and given frank, honest, professional advise. Best of all i was given hope. I am guilty of not doing my daily psio everyday and keep having to remind myself that i have to put the work in as well. My Hester has been brilliant. Lucy a joy to communicate with. Thanks everyone!! Jono.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
03 Jul 2026

Mr Hester is very personable and all communication open and honest. This made it easy to review all options and identify the right solution for my particular circumstances. I am 69 but still extremely active. Having rejected ankle arthrodesis 25 years earlier (when I broke my ankle in two places) and maintained an active lifestyle, the pain associated with, for example, motorbike expeditions, tennis and football was now limiting my enjoyment of these activities. Now 6 months of top-notch care after a very smooth operation, my ankle has improved to the extent that I can now push myself on those activities without pain and even re-introduce former pursuits such as running. Overall a very rewarding experience. Many thanks, Tom.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
03 Jul 2026

Tom gave exemplary advice, surgery, and then more advice. I count myself fortunate to be under his care. But more than that - his office runs smoothly with Lucy’s expert support, and he has a great sense of humour.

5
verified patient
01 Jul 2026

Mr Thomas Hester is a talented medical professional. Yes - he is great at explaining things and polite - but most importantly, his surgical skills are top-notch. I literally could not be happier with the outcome of my bilateral hallux valgus surgeries. Having lived with low-level pain for over 2 decades, it has been incredible to be entirely pain-free within DAYS of his surgeries. As a keen athlete who quit sports they loved due to pain, I am beyond excited that I will be able to lead the active lifestyle I enjoy so much again. I honestly cannot express enough how grateful I am to him for using his talents to correct my joints - his foot surgeries have genuinely changed the course of the rest of my life. Thank you, Mr Hester!

5
verified patient
22 Jun 2026

Our experience with Dr Hester has been brilliant from coordinating and booking of the appointments to the care received

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
22 Mar 2026

Dr Hester made himself available at very short notice to operate on my snapped Achilles tendon. The surgery was clean and very successful with near full recovery 9 months on (thanks to my physio also!). A positive experience if you are in the unfortunate position of needing surgery would recommend.

5
verified patient
02 Dec 2025

Outstanding experience with Mr Hester. Kind, thoughtful and thoroughly professional. Clearly at the top of his game. 10/10.

5
verified patient
04 Nov 2025

Mr Hester was amazing, we came from Jersey to have him operate on my Morton Neuroma, he is so good

5
verified patient
24 Jul 2025

Tom was amazing. Practical, experienced, calm and thoroughly pleasant. He is excellent at his work and gave me tangible timelines and goals to stay focussed as I rebuilt my ankle and my life! Anyone who gets Tom as their surgeon is lucky - he is a safe set of hands who I would go back to in a heartbeat….but I rather hope I don’t need to!! Thank you for getting me back upright (and on my motorbike within 12 weeks too!!).

5
verified patient
01 Feb 2025

I was very pleased to meet Mr. Hester. It was a last-minute appointment, but he kindly managed to fit me in for the operation. His secretaries were highly professional and assisted in ensuring my ankle surgery was carried out as swiftly as possible. Thank you very much. I am on the way to full recovery!

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Skill Endorsements

Tom Hester brings considerable expertise to foot and ankle surgery. His practice is distinguished by a thorough, practical approach to foot and ankle conditions and rehabilitation, as well as professionalism, integrity and close attention to the individual patient's goals.

31 Jul 2026
Endorsed for
Foot and Ankle Surgery
Ankle Joint Fusion

Professor Nima Heidari

Professor Nima Heidari

Orthopaedic Surgeon
Is a colleague

It is a pleasure to recommend Tom Hester, a respected specialist in foot and ankle surgery. His combination of a thorough, practical approach to foot and ankle conditions and rehabilitation makes him a trusted colleague and a strong choice for patients seeking expert care.

31 Jul 2026
Endorsed for
Foot and Ankle Surgery
Ankle Joint Fusion

Professor Ali Noorani

Professor Ali Noorani

Orthopaedic Surgeon
Is a colleague

I have great respect for Tom Hester's work in foot and ankle surgery. He is known for a thorough, practical approach to foot and ankle conditions and rehabilitation, supported by clear communication and a genuinely collaborative approach.

31 Jul 2026
Endorsed for
Ankle Joint Fusion
Foot and Ankle Surgery

Mr Luke Cascarini

Mr Luke Cascarini

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Is a colleague

Tom Hester is a trusted specialist in foot and ankle surgery. His approach is defined by a thorough, practical approach to foot and ankle conditions and rehabilitation, alongside excellent teamwork and a consistent focus on achieving the right outcome for each patient.

31 Jul 2026
Endorsed for
Foot and Ankle Surgery
Ankle Joint Fusion

Mr Raghbir Khakha

Mr Raghbir Khakha

Orthopaedic Surgeon
Is a colleague
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Swollen and bruised: is my ankle injury serious? - OS Clinic

Swollen and bruised: is my ankle injury serious? - OS Clinic

Whether you have fallen over and twisted your ankle or landed awkwardly on your foot whilst playing your favourite sport, an ankle injury might leave you swollen or bruised. Do you know what to do in the event of hurting your ankle? One of our top London orthopaedic surgeons Mr Thomas Hester shares his expert knowledge on how to tell whether your ankle…

01 March 2021

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FAQ

What are Mr Thomas Hester's reviews like?

Mr Thomas Hester's overall patient rating is 4.94 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 36 reviews.

What languages does Mr Thomas Hester speak?

Mr Thomas Hester speaks English

Where is Mr Thomas Hester located?

Mr Thomas Hester primarily practices at The London Clinic, located at 20 Devonshire Place, London, United Kingdom, W1G 6BW
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What are Mr Thomas Hester working hours?

Mr Thomas Hester is working Monday (14:00 - 19:30), Wednesday (14:00 - 20:00), Thursday (08:30 - 12:30, 17:00 - 20:00, 13:15 - 16:15)

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